SOUTH AFRICA stays strong... Hairspray, Recycling EffortsMetal aerosol cans are among the most recycled packaging in South Africa. car care Nampak Ltd, the 2011 recovery rate for used beverage cans was 72% (this recovery rateAdditionally, according to Collect-A-Can, a joint venture between Arcelor Mittal and provides the measure for the industry as a whole. When all metal cans are considered, contribute to since the start of Collect-A-Can in 1993.the recovery rate is believed to be much more). The numbers have grown significantly Today, Collect-A-Can pays “cash for cans” and provides tens of thousands of southern a nearly 5% Collect-A-Can’s various branches before being dispatched to steel mills where they areAfricans an opportunity to earn a living. On receipt, steel cans are crushed into bales at melted to produce “prime steel,” saving energy and resources. increase in AMA. In association with Collect-A-Can and Nampak Bevcan, Nampak DivFood co-Nampak DivFood is Africa’s largest manufacturer of aerosol cans, according to the sponsored the CAN DO! Trekking for Trash initiative in October, a 3,000km (1,900 2011 Michael Baretta and Camilla Howard collected and recycled litter along the way whilemiles) walk from the Namibian border to the Mozambican border. Social adventurers engaging people regarding the importance of sustainability in their daily lives. 2011 TOTAL MARKET: South African Local Production + Filled Imports (in millions) Saerosol fillings, according Local Prods CATEGORY Local Prod. Change Imports TOTAL%20112010outh Africa saw an overall4.96% increase in 2011 in to The Aerosol Manufacturers’ PERSONAL CARE 103.1 AP/Deo 112.312 8.9 7.488 119.8 Association of South Africa 6.5 Hairspray 8.9 36.9 8.9 (AMA). Production was 240.57 0.7 Mousse -8.5 0.64 0.64 million, a substantial increase 0.9 Shaving Foam 0.9 2.600 3.5 over 2010’s 229.2 million. 111.2 Total Personal Care 122.112 9.8 10.728 132.84 Imports accounted for more than HOUSEHOLD 21 million units in 2011, for a 45.0 Insecticides 45.0 0.600 45.6 total of 261,567,000 aerosols n/a Textile& Fabric Care consumed. 30.9 Air Fresheners 33 6.8 3.8 36.8 15.7 Polish–General 18 14.6 0.315 18.315 The Personal Care category 1.0 Polish-Shoe 1.0 0.8 1.8 led the market, with production 1.2 Oven Cleaner 1.2 1.2 of over 122 million (an increase n/a Drain Cleaner of 9.8%) and consumption of 93.8 Total Household 98.2 4.69 5.515 103.715 almost 133 million. Household OTHER Care also did well, with 98.2 8.9 Car Care & Lubricants 6.7 -32.8 3.312 10.012 million produced (an increase 9.3 Paint 9.0 -3.2 0.9 9.9 of 4.69%) and 103.7 million 0.9 Medical & Pharma 1.0 11.1 0.1 1.1 2.4 Food 2.4 0.45 2.85 consumed. SPRAY 2.7 Misc 1.15 -57.4 1.15 24.2 Total Other 20.25 -24.2 4.762 25.012 229.2 GRAND TOTAL 240.57 4.96 21.005 261.567 January 2013 SPRAY 23
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